When you are the hope for humanity how does that affect you? Launched more than 40 years ago the crews aboard the New HorizonGLOW

By Amy Kathleen Ryan

When you are the hope for humanity how does that affect you? Launched more than 40 years ago the crews aboard the New Horizon and the Empyrean are human-kinds hope for survival. Half way through their journey to New Earth the ships come together for the first time in their voyage.

Kieran the Empyrean’s first born is 16 years old and the assumed successor to the captain. Waverly at 15 is the first born daughter of the Empyrean and it is assumed that she and Kieran are destined to marry.

But what if, in an instant, your world, as you know, it is changed? The Empyrean is attacked by her sister ship the New Horizon. The attack was unexpected and in a attempt to stop the crew of the New Horizon many of the adults on board are killed as all of the girls are stolen away!

What follows is a desperate struggle to survive. The few adults and the boys onboard the Empyrean are in a fight to save themselves and their ship from radiation. But how far will they go to save themselves and to secure ultimate control of their lives?

On the New Horizon Waverly and the other teen girls find out that they are the only hope for the rew to have children. As they fight to keep their identity and to return home they are fighting an enemy that manipulates those around her. Who is telling the truth and who will survive?

But who is the real victim in the years of lies perpetrated onboard both ships? Don’t miss this exciting new series that begins with GLOW on September 27, 2011. Get in the virtual line and don’t be left behind!

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Special Agents Meghan Connors and Bob Lawson have just received their new assignment. They are part of a 6 person securATTRACTED TO FIRE

By DiAnn Mills

Special Agents Meghan Connors and Bob Lawson have just received their new assignment. They are part of a 6 person security detail for Lindsay Hall under Ash Zinder. Lindsay Hall is the daughter of Presidential hopeful – Vice President Hall and she is the media’s newest shock sensation with her out of control behavior. Lindsey was being sent to a working ranch in Texas for therapy and to hide her away from whoever was threatening her life.

But somehow, someway the stalker was following her – sending her emails and text messages from an unknown sender who could not be answered or traced. When Lindsey’s car is blown up outside her apartment the Columbian cartel is suspected. But when people start dying on the ranch the threat becomes personal. Can the agents save Lindsey or will they all be struck down by the unknown stalker.

As the case becomes more personal Meghan Connors and Ash Zinder are drawn closer as they focus on those on the ranch as the source of the betrayal that took one of their own. Meghan is convinced Lindsey holds the key to the threats and that she knows her stalker. Little does anyone realize just how far Lindsey’s enemy will go and just how close he is to her and those she loves.

Attracted to Fire is an exciting book and fans of DiAnn Mills other works will not be disappointed.

Luna’s best friend has died and she is determined to be a pall bearer in Mason’s funeral even though her father says girlCARRYING MASON

By Joyce Magnin

Luna’s best friend has died and she is determined to be a pall bearer in Mason’s funeral even though her father says girls can’t. But then 13 year old Luna finds a bigger challenge - Mason’s mother needs help. Mason always told Luna about the things that his mother forgot to do – things like turning off the stove or remembering to go to bed.

Luna feels that she owes something to Mason as he was always there for her, so she asks her parents to let her stay with Ruby Day. Luna’s parents aren’t convinced that she can handle the responsibility of caring for Ruby Day, a house, and maintain her grades. But Luna is convinced that this is the right thing to do, so her parents let her follow her heart as long as she keeps her grades up.

Luna and Ruby Day get along fine until Ruby’s Aunt Sapphire arrives and wants to put Ruby Day into a home for the feeble-minded. Luna is determined to fight Aunt Sapphire and keep Ruby Day in her own house. But can Luna get to the truth in time to save Ruby Day and keep her promise to care for Mason’s mom?

Carrying Mason is a story of friendship, love, and sacrifice. How different our world would be if we could all be Lunas. Words have incredible power – they can hurt or they can heal. We should choose ours wisely so that we always help and heal.

Archaeologist Dr. David Chambers has made an extraordinary find - the tunnel of Herod the Great hiddenTHE SCROLLBy Grant R Jeffery&Alton L Gansky

Archaeologist Dr. David Chambers has made an extraordinary find - the tunnel of Herod the Great hidden beneath Jerusalem! But as amazing as this find is it will be his last dig in Israel because he has lost his faith.

Nine months have passed since the discovery of Herod’s tunnel, when David receives a call from his old friend Abram Ben-Judah asking him to join one last expedition in Israel. The search will be for the lost treasures of the Temple - the treasure described in the Copper Scroll.

A month later David finds himself flying to Israel with the last person he wants to be with Dr. Nuri Aumann a fellow archaeologist. Dr. Amber Rogers, David’s former fiancée, has also been asked to join this elite team of archaeologists headed by Abram Ben-Judah and funded by John Trent with a backing of $200 million!

But shortly after the group has their initial meeting a student is found and there is evidence that someone, possibly Dr. Hussein Al-Malik, is trying to spy on them! The already tight security is increased under a no-nonsense man - Landau.

As the team makes progress they make an incredible find - a chest filled with silver from the ancient Jewish Temple. But unorthodox methods are needed to secure the find as quickly as possible, methods that are frowned upon by those in the field of archaeology. But when the team attempts to further study the site disaster strikes. A bomb destroys the chamber instantly killing 4 team members. David is injured as he attempts to save Abram Ben-Judah!

When David awakes in the hospital he receives the stunning news that Abram Ben-Judah is expected to die from his injuries before the night is past. The attack is believed to be tied to Al-Malik and that he is getting his information from a mole within the group.

David, Amber, Landau, John Trent, and the Israeli Prime Minister are among a small handful of people who know that Abram Ben-Judah is still alive and sequestered within the private wing of the hospital. Abram tells David and Amber that they must focus their search on the priestly treasures mentioned in the scroll rather than the ones of monetary worth. Israel plans to rebuild the Temple and they need the spiritual treasures as soon as possible.

When a hidden passage is discovered within Herod’s Tunnel the find is what Abram was hoping for, but the workers helping David and Amber are attacked and killed and only Landau is able to save David and Amber.

With time running out and hostilities towards the archaeologists becoming more threatening can they discover the truth in time or will the hidden danger within their team destroy them all? Can David rediscover his faith or will he forever turn his back on God? When a team member is kidnapped and the treasure of the Temple is demanded, who or what will be sacrificed?

The Scroll is a book of thrills and thought. Can we ever truly experience what life has for us if we are angry at the world and at God? ...more

Ten years have passed since BJ Remington was murdered on a school bus full of high school athletes, but the repercussions oTHE CROSSINGBy Serita Jakes

Ten years have passed since BJ Remington was murdered on a school bus full of high school athletes, but the repercussions of that day still haunt some.

Claudia Campbell is caught in a re-occurring nightmare from that day. The nightmares began to affect Claudia’s daily life two years ago when she miscarried. Claudia is driving her family into financial ruin with her constant spending. Claudia’s husband Vic is determined to save both Claudia and their marriage from the quagmire Claudia is drowning in, but can he discover the truth in time?

Casio Hightower was headed to a career in the NFL until that night ten years ago when he was shot and his dreams shattered. He is taking his anger and despair out on his girlfriend Harper Abott. But when he takes his anger too far and physically assaults her, he could loss everything. Can Casio mend his ways or will he continue to blame Harper for his abuse?

When Casio finagles his way into Victor’s investigation he little realizes that he is closer to the killer than anyone ever believed. Lies have warped and distorted the lives of everyone involved in ways that they never could have imagined.

The old statement about tangled webs being weaved when we deceive is so true where The Crossing is concerned. Pre-marital relations, extra-marital relations, lust, greed, selfishness, abuse are all the fruit of deceit and when these seeds are sown everyone around us suffers for it.

The Crossing was well written, but I can honestly say I would not want to live in their city!

The story switches back and forth between BJ Remington’s final thoughts and the actions of those around her and the lives of these same people today and the issues they are facing.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review ...more

When 17 year old Addy Davidson is picked by her principal to represent her school in the new reality show The Book of Love AdFIRST DATEBy Krista McGee

When 17 year old Addy Davidson is picked by her principal to represent her school in the new reality show The Book of Love Addy is anything but thrilled. Addy has avoided the spotlight and has instead focused on her school work and getting into college. But everyone thinks this is a great chance for Addy. Principal Lawrence feels Addy would bring attention to their struggling school. Uncle Mike feels that Addy would be a light for Christ just as her parents were. Addy’s BFF Lexi thinks any chance to appear on TV is fantastic and with the chance to possibly date Jonathon Jackson, Addy would be a fool to turn it down.

But Addy is determined to get off the show as quickly as possible and with 99 other girls trying to stay on it should be no problem. But Addy’s attempts to get kicked off back-fire and make her America’s Overnight Sweetheart! Unlike the other girls Addy doesn’t try to be something she’s not.

As the show progresses Addy becomes friends with Kara McKormick, one of the other contestants; Eric, one of the assistant directors; and even Jonathon Jackson the President’s son! But no matter what Addy tries the other girls and the show’s host Hank Banner are openly hostile towards Addy when the camera is not rolling.

Can Addy find the strength to depend on God and share her faith or will The Book of Love becomes Addy’s Book of Missed Opportunity?

First Date is a modern retelling of the book of Esther. When a threat against President Jackson is uncovered a Mordecai / Haman situation arises. First Date is an interesting story that shows God will take us out of our comfort zone so that we may be used by Him for a greater good!

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Annabel Chapman’s life is about to change. For the last three years since her father’s death the Chapman famiTHE MERCHANT’S DAUGHTERBy Melanie Dickson

Annabel Chapman’s life is about to change. For the last three years since her father’s death the Chapman family has refused to do the work required by the lord of the land and has been unable to pay the censum for their failure to work. The new lord, Lord le Wyse has just arrived in Glynval and a hallmote has been called to determine her family’s fate.

When a fine of 20 shillings is named Roberta Chapman is unable to pay such a sum, so she is given a choice. One of her three children must become a servant in Lord le Wyse’s household for three years or the family must forfeit their home and property.

Annabel’s two older brothers refuse to work as servants and instead wish to force Annabel to marry Glynval’s Bailiff, Tom atte Water so that the family will be freed of their obligations. When Annabel refuses to marry Bailiff Tom she incurs the wrath of the bailiff and her oldest brother Edward. Annabel determines that she will be the one to work as Lord Ranulf le Wyse’s indentured servant as this will keep her mother in her home and protect her from the bailiff.

When Annabel presents herself to Lord le Wyse as his new servant he is displeased that Annabel the youngest is who is to shoulder the family’s debt. Bailiff Tom is angry and tells Lord le Wyse that Annabel was to be his wife because Edward had promised her to him in exchange for paying Annabel’s debt. When questioned by Lord le Wyse, Annabel declares that she has no intention of marrying the bailiff and intends to work off the debt owed. Lord le Wyse tells Bailiff Tom he should consider himself lucky!

Annabel is assigned duties in the kitchen where she becomes Mistress Eustacia’s most trusted servant. As Annabel works in the manor house she learns that Lord le Wyse was scared and disfigured when he saved a servant girl from a wolf attack. Because of his disfigurement his wife scorned him and unfaithful before her death.

But when Lord le Wyse asks if any of his servants can read only Annabel admits to having the skill. When questioned further she admits to being able to read Latin. Because of her skill Annabel is granted her heart’s desire to read the Holy Writ – the Bible!

As Annabel and Lord le Wyse spend time together as she reads to him each night, Annabel comes to realize that her lord is not as ill tempered as she was first lead to believe. As they study read together Annabel questions Lord le Wyse about doctorine and passages in the Bible that she has questions about. Annabel's questions and comments remind Ranulf of just how unsuited Annabel's upbringing was for her current position in his household.

One night a fire breaks out in the barn. The laborers who are sleeping in there manage to escape, but the oat and barley harvest is lost. While rescuing the sheep from barn Lord le Wyse is injured. Mistress Eustacia has Annabel care for Lord le Wyse's burned arm as she has knowledge in caring for burns. The King's Coroner has been sent for to determine the cause of the fire.

The night before the King's Coroner arrives in Glynval Annabel is attacked by Bailiff Tom. As he drags her deeper into the woods, Annabel fights him and gets away but trips. As Bailiff Tom comes for her Stephen comes to her aid. He throws a rock to scare the Bailiff off but it hits him in the head. Stephen fears that he has killed the Bailiff and swears Annabel to secrecy about what happened that night. But as Annabel tries to sneak into the manor house Lord le Wyse calls out to her. Lord le Wyse found the unconscious Bailiff in the woods and questions Annabel as to what she saw and what happened. Lord le Wyse promises Annabel that he will do what he can to protect her as the King's Bailiff will have to be told about Bailiff Tom and his injury.

As Lord le Wyse tries to shield Annabel as much as possible, suspicion is cast on him by the superstitious villagers who believe their new lord is cursed. As the danger Ranulf and Annabel face brings them closer, they both begin to question themselves and what they are feel and want. When Ranulf determines to remove Annabel from harm's way, he plans to send her to his aunt's monastery so Annabel can become a nun.

But when Annabel learns of a threat to Lord le Wyse's life she is determined to save him. But with angry armed villagers convinced that Lord le Wyse's death will free them of the curse can Annabel save the man she has come to love or will she die with him?

The Merchant's Daughter is set in Medieval England and is a beautifully written re-telling of Beauty and the Beast with a Christian thread running throughout it.

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An ancient danger sleeps outside the boarders of Lackanay in the Desert of Devona. A danger that could wake at any moment CANDLEWAX

By C. Bailey Sims

An ancient danger sleeps outside the boarders of Lackanay in the Desert of Devona. A danger that could wake at any moment if Spelopokos the last Fairrier Cat stops breathing within the boarders of Lackanay.

When 16 year old Princess Catherine of Crystallia flees her father's castle and her upcoming marriage to the mysterious King Cyril of Candlewax she doesn't realize that she is running to her destiny and Spelopokos. Catherine and Spelopokos are part of an ancient prophecy which says, “the wearer of the Onyxes of Tabrek, named Catherine is to save Lackanay, but if the Fairrier Cats pass from existence Lackanay will fall to the trodliks and be destroyed.”

Pokos, who is hundreds of years old, knew the last wearer of the Onyxes of Tabrek – Catherine's grandmother, Queen Catherine of Tabrek and of Crystallia. He tells Catherine of her part in the prophecy and how together they must bring more Fairrier Cats to Lackanay. But to do this they must leave Lackanay leaving the land without the protection that Pokos has provided. But to fulfill their destiny they must face many dangers.

As Catherine and Pokos travel towards the Cinna Gate they must outwit her father – King Stephen, King Cyril, and the evil men under Kallik. But Cinna Gate is located in Candlewax a land forever burning. When King Cyril discovers Catherine's deception he is determined to stop her, but with the Ancient of Onxyes Catherine and Pokos cannot be stopped. When King Cyril threatens to follow Catherine through the gate, Catherine tosses the pendant to him so he too can enter Cinna unharmed. Cyril is determined to protect Catherine from the dangers that lurk in Cinna. But the dangers that await them in Cinna could end their quest and doom Lackanay to the same fate as the once lush Devona.

Can Catherine fulfill her destiny and survive the dangers of Cinna or will all be lost to the Trodliks? With King Cyril in Cinna, King Kallik of Tabrek is determined to steal the throne of Candlewax and to control the Fairrier Cats.

Candlewax is an exciting tale of action and friendship. It is also a story of self-discovery, but does Catherine have the time to discover who she truly is and what she wants from life? As events unfold Catherine is forced to find new strengths within herself or all will be lost.

Be sure to read Candlewax the first title in a new series filled with excitement and intrigue. Candlewax is a delightful debut novel from a talented author!

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After her father's death and her step-mother's desertion, Lucy Marsh didn't think things could get much worse. But when she loses her job, loses her home and has someone break into her home all in one day, she is left wondering how she can possibly provide for her younger brother and sister.

When, her father's boyhood friend, Henry Stanton arrives with an offer that could solve her immediate problems she is left with a decision. Does she marry by proxy a man she has never met nor heard of before. Concern for Jed and Eileen's safety and welfare, along with pray leads her to accept Henry Stanton's offer. Lucy soon finds herself heading to Texas and her new unsuspecting husband Nate Stanton.

Meanwhile on the Stars Above Ranch, Nate is dealing with Drew Larson and his hate for the Stanton family. With strangers attempting to start fires in his barn and cattle rustling Nate has his hands full working the ranch.

When Henry Stanton arrives home, Nate assumes the young woman with him is a housekeeper out to snare his father and get money. But when Henry introduce Lucy as Nate's new wife, Nate is understandably shocked and angry. In his anger he says Lucy would be no good as a rancher's wife is too unsuitable and would be unable to pull her own weight. As they argue about it Henry has a heart attack. When the doctor arrives he says that there isn't anything he can do, that Henry's heart is just wearing out and he needs to rest and take it easy. Lucy is determined to prove her worth to Nate at any cost.

Lucy is surprised when she discovers the man feuding with the Stanton family is her Uncle Drew. Drew is angry when his learns that Lucy married a Stanton – the family that ruined him and stole his land. Lucy hopes that she can bridge the animosity between them.

But the danger that drove Lucy from her home, soon resurfaces in Texas. Who is following them and what do they want?

As Lucy and Nate work at being friends will something more develop between them? With the promise of a blue moon between them will they discover love before it is too late? Or will the greed of Henry Stanton destroy them all?

Blue Moon Promise is a lesson in how without realizing it we try to control our lives. We tell God what we think He should do and then do it our way. Blue Moon Promise is also a lesson in what true love is, it is not something we can earn but rather it is a gift given.

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Ethan is being taken to spend a week with Uncle Bart at Crater Lake National Park. His mom, dad,CRATER LAKE: Battle for Wizard Islandby Steve Westover

Ethan is being taken to spend a week with Uncle Bart at Crater Lake National Park. His mom, dad, and little sister Jordan are going to spend the day hiking before they leave Ethan. Uncle Bart tells them the history of Crater Lake – how it was created when Mt Mazama erupted 77,000 years ago creating a massive crater. Ethan could care less about what Uncle Bart has to say, especially when he sees Allie, a teenaged girl who is going hiking with her parents.

Nathaniel and Jenna are hiking in the woods surrounding Crater Lake when they are surrounded by three cougars. Suddenly the woods are now a tangle of vines and roots and the vines begin to wrap themselves around the pair – binding them. With the cougars help Nathaniel and Jenna are freed but the ground opens up, swallowing them, hiding all trace that they were ever there!

Brady is with his scout troop trying to figure out how to read the topographical map, but he failed the scoutmaster's test. Jacob is then given the task of deciphering the map which he quickly does to Brady's great annoyance. When Brady needs to take a private break, Jacob is his escort. But when the boys return their troop and their packs have disappeared! Jacob and Brady continue on to Mt. Scott in the hopes of catching up with their troop.

As they hike Jordan and Allie strike up a friendship to Ethan's chagrin. As the two families emerge from the trail near Sun Notch View Point they have an amazing view of the Phantom Ship! Ethan, Jordan, and Allie continue on to the lake shore to examine the Phantom closer. Everything near the Phantom has a scorched look to it.

Suddenly Allie's mom begins sinking into the cliff. Ethan's parents and Allie's dad run she calls out in panic, but they can't pull her from the ground and she is swallowed. Then the other three adults quickly disappear beneath the surface before hardening over them.

Brady and Jacob are headed back to the ranger station in hopes of finding the scouts and leaders. Allie, Ethan, and Jordan decide to head to the ranger station in the hopes that Uncle Bart would have an idea of how to get their parents back, but before they start out Brady and Jacob come screaming down the trail with a black bear following them. A specter then moves onto the trail stopping Brady and Jacob, but when Ethan moves forward to investigate a young Native American teenager is standing where the specter should have been. Che-tan introduces himself and tells them he knows what has happened. Che-tan tells them there is time to save their friends and families, but time is short and the ground has devoured everyone over the age of 16.

Che-tan tells them they have until noon tomorrow to free them from their Below World prison or they will be gone forever trapped by Chief Llao. Che-tan then tells them that at midnight the moon will strike the moon dial on the Phantom Ship revealing the prison key's hiding place.

Ethan and Allie ask Che-tan to tell them who he really is and to convince them that he is speaking the truth. To convince them Che-tan transforms into four large birds and then returns to his human form. He then tells them that he is Guardian of Crater Lake and was one of Chief Llao's people until Chief Skell defeated him – imprisoning him beneath Crater Lake.

At the appointed time Ethan and Brady swim across to the Phantom Ship through freezing water. While the boys are getting the key Jacob, Allie and Jordan gather wood to build a fire so that they can warm up. Jacob wades out into the lake and pulls Brady and Ethan to shore. Then the three kids set about drying and warming Ethan and Brady as best as they can. As they wait for the boys to warm and regain consciousness they examine the artifacts that Ethan and Brady recovered. There is a flute that when different notes are played fire or ice come from it. They decide to wait until daylight to find out what the other powers of the flute are.

With everyone sleeping Allie decides to go down to the lake to get water to drink. But when she heads back to their camp she is surrounded by misty darkness and then there is a sudden burst of blinding light and then Che-tan is there holding the flute. Che-tan then bursts into four birds who dive at Brady before returning to his human form. Che-tan then tells Allie and Brady that they must take the next step now, that there is no time to wake the others! Using two of the artifacts that the boys recovered they receive a message "Invade the Conjurer's home. Stab him through the eye. Listen to him scream. Watch him perish. His inheritance will become yours." Now they just have to decipher it before it is too late.

Meanwhile Ethan begins convulsing so Jacob and Jordan melt some chocolate with some water to give him some energy. But when Ethan revives he is overflowing with energy which they realize is a result of the artifact they heated the chocolate in. The three then realize that Allie and Brady are gone.

Che-tan is leading Allie and Brady to Wizard Island, but Brady is still suffering from his ordeal and the pace is hard on him.

Ethan then has Jacob and Jordan drink from the stone bowl, hoping it will give them an energy boost as well. As they heat the water they see the same message Allie and Brady saw. Jordan then realizes that Allie and Brady must be heading towards Wizard Island.

Jordan starts walking away as if in a trance, disappearing into a fissure in the rocky ground. Jacob and Ethan have no choice but to follow her into the narrow into the lava tunnel. As she journeys she sees visions from Mt Mazama's past – it's destruction. Seeing a faint light Ethan leaves Jacob and hurries towards the glow thinking it is Jordan. But instead he finds Chief Llao! Llao then forces Ethan to help him by killing Jacob and promising to restore Jacob's life if Ethan will listen to him. Llao orders Ethan to give him the stone bowl and water. When Llao drinks the water he is transformed into his youthful appearance, to Ethan's horror! Llao then returns Jacob to life. He tells the boys that their parents disappearance was to get their help because when they release their parents from the Prison of the Lost they will release Llao and his people as well!

As the boys race through the lava tunnels, Che-tan is preparing his followers - cougars, black bears, and hawks await his orders to go to Wizard Island and to war! When Jordan comes out of her trance she doesn't remember getting to Wizard Island and she doesn't know why she is all alone on the edge of a volcano. Jordan tells Ethan and Jacob that the Old Man they need to stab in the eye is the log that Uncle Bart said floated in Crater Lake. But Ethan and Jacob don't take her seriously. As the boys decide their search strategy Jordan goes off on her own towards the lake.

Allie and Brady make their escape to Crater Lake in a canoe while Che-tan's army, that can, escape in their various animal forms. When Brady asks Allie if there is anything she can do to help, she tries the last hole of the flute. She creates a wind that clears the lake of the fog and they see Jordan and Ethan holding onto a log. While on the shore waiting for Ethan and Jordan, Jacob decides to resume his search for the conjurer. But as he sets out two zombie-like people trap him so he leaps into the water, only to have one of them pushes him beneath the surface. For the second time Jacob dies at the whim of Chief Llao. Jenna and Nathaniel leave the now dead Jacob floating in the lake.

Using all four of the artifacts the kids are able to unlock the prison and awakening the volcano within Wizard Island! The Wata'm village along with the Wata'mi and Chief Llao erupt through the lava tunnels to the surface . The sun turns purple and the sky green as Wizard Island bulges out with its eruption. When the waves settle down Ethan and Jordan find themselves on the shore near the Phantom Ship. Suddenly their parents call out telling them to hurry up! Jordan and Ethan race up the path to their parents. Allie then joins them from further up the trail. Jordan then asks her parents if they can bring Ethan home with them and not leave him behind as they had originally had planned.

Suddenly Brady comes upon his scout troop where he had left them and when Jacob's dad asks him where Jacob is Brady can't tell him and instead hugs him tight. With Jacob dead Brady doesn't know what to say or to do.

Chief Llao is directing the rebuilding of the Wata'm village in the Above World. Soon Che-tan joins him and tells him his people will be no danger to him. He also tells him that Jacob was lost to the watery depths of Crater Lake but he is truly dead and no longer a threat to Llao either now or in the coming battle with Chief Skell. ...more

In one word - WOW! Randy has created an exciting, thought provoking, “I can't put it down, I have to know what hapThe Last Plea BargainBy Randy Singer

In one word - WOW! Randy has created an exciting, thought provoking, “I can't put it down, I have to know what happens next” book!

Jamie Brock is back and she is facing the challenge of a lifetime. To convict a man who murdered his wife, is she willing to destroy the reputation of her father?

Caleb Tate represented the man who murdered Jamie's mother twelve years ago. Though Antoine Marshall had passed two lie detector tests, the eyewitness testimony of Jamie's father was enough to convict him. Mace James works on overturning Marshall's conviction and death sentence. Mace is convinced Antoine is innocent of the charges and will do anything to save him.

As Jamie and Detective Tyler “LA” Finnegan search for evidence that Caleb Tate murdered his wife Rikki, Tate takes his case to the media. Tate blames Rikki and takes lie detector tests to prove his innocence and he claims Jamie is out for vengeance because of his defense of Antoine Marshall. When Rafael Rivera comes forward with evidence that could implicate Tate, Jamie doesn't feel that she can offer him a deal so DA William Masterson takes Rivera's case.

But when Tate is held in prison until he can post three million dollars bond, he determines to undermine the legal system in Milton County Georgia. Giving free advice to the inmates, Tate convinces them to unionize and to refuse all plea bargains. When two prisoners agree to make deals they are murdered within a day. As the prisons quickly fill up, some criminals are quickly released to the streets.

Can Jamie and LA find the evidence they need to convict Tate or will he walk free. As Tate's trial date moves closer he comes to Jamie with evidence that her father greased the wheels of justice. With the evidence in her hand can Jamie destroy the reputation of her father and possibly let her mother's murderer free or will she sit on the evidence to get justice?

As Antoine's execution date draws near, Mace convinces Antoine into taking a BEOS test. Will the results change anything or has justice's course been set in stone.

As the two cases come together, Jamie is haunted by guilt regarding her mother's death. Can Jamie find peace with her choices or will the quest for justice destroy her in The Last Plea Bargain.

Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this ARC for the sole purpose of this review. ...more

It should be noted that this extraordinary tale is writtenMR. AND MRS. BUNNYDETECTIVES EXTRAORDINAIRE!By Polly HorvathIllustrations by Sophie Blackall

It should be noted that this extraordinary tale is written by Mrs. Bunny and translated from the original Rabbit in which it was written by Polly Horvath.

Madeline lives on Hornby Island, Vancouver, British Columbia with her hippie parents Flo and Mildred. Madeline to the dismay of her parents was not into the hippie lifestyle and in fact went to a public school! At the public school Madeline was looked at as an oddity as well. Madeline’s Uncle Runyon was the only member of her extended family who lived in Canada legally as he was employed by the Canadian government as a decoder scientist!

When Madeline’s parents are kidnapped by band of foxes, Madeline is beside herself. Uncle Runyon is her only hope but he is ill and falls into a coma. With no one able to decode the file card that she found at her house Madeline worries about what will happen to her parents. As Madeline sits outside Uncle Runyon’s mansion Mr. and Mrs. Bunny find her. Madeline soon discovers that she has the ability to speak rabbit and her story of woe is soon told. To Madeline’s delight Mr. and Mrs. Bunny tell Madeline that they are detectives and will soon get her parents back for her. What Mr. and Mrs. Bunny neglect to tell Madeline is that they decided to become detectives just that day!

The Bunny’s decide that it is imperative to decode the file card that Madeline found so they take the card to The Marmot. But The Marmot loses the file card and can not remember what he was able to decode. Madeline decides to hypnotize The Marmot and they discover that the file card is lost forever.

The quest to save Madeline’s parents takes on a serious tone when a letter arrives at the Bunny’s home and it is signed, “The Enemy.” Time is running out, can Madeline, Mr. and Mrs. Bunny save Flo and Mildred before they become finger food? With the help of the entire Bunny community Madeline’s parents are rescued and are as completely useless as before their capture.

MR. AND MRS. BUNNY DETECTIVES EXTRAORDINAIRE is a humorous take on a totally dysfunctional family that fans of Dav Pilkey’s style of writing should enjoy.

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Elisa is the Chosen One, the one born with the Godstone. But being the Chosen One is both a blessing and a curTHE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNSBy Rae Carson

Elisa is the Chosen One, the one born with the Godstone. But being the Chosen One is both a blessing and a curse.Elisa’s very life is in danger though she is not aware of it. Her life has been a sheltered one and one of study. She is well versed in the tactics of war though she has never fought one. But what would give her the greatest understanding of her true self has been denied her because she is the Chosen One.

As the younger princess of Orovalle Elisa is part of an alliance treaty with Joya. She is to wed King Alejandro of Joya on her sixteenth birthday. This treaty will remove Elisa from the danger that surrounds her in Orovalle and give Joya the promise of troops if war should come.

But worse danger confronts Elisa in Joya. King Alejandro does not acknowledge her as his wife and as queen, but rather as a special envoy from Orovalle. Elisa keeps the secret of her Godstone, but when it is discovered she is kidnapped from the castle and forced across the desert in attempt to thrust her destiny upon her.

What the Kingdoms of Joya and Orovalle don’t realize is that the war with Invierne never ended and the outlying territories have been under attack. Elisa’s destiny finds her as she helps the rebels fight the forces that would destroy them while at the same time saving the people of both Kingdoms. The Godstone that Elisa possesses is the key to the power that will stop Invieme, but can she unlock the power in time or will all perish in the fight for survival?

The Girl of Fire and Thorns is a riveting and spell binding book and I hope that there will be more books to follow!...more

Llona remembers what was said to her at her father’s funeral, “that the goal of all life is death.” Llona is determiFRACTURED LIGHTBy Rachel McClellan

Llona remembers what was said to her at her father’s funeral, “that the goal of all life is death.” Llona is determined to live a long productive life despite the fact that Aurans seem to attract death early in life. Llona determines to blend into to society and not attract attention to herself!

Two years have passed since the funeral of Llona’s father, two years and four moves around the country. Llona and Uncle Jack are now living in Bountiful, Utah and Llona is a high school senior. Llona has managed to live under the radar and no one except her sort of best friend May even know that she has any strange abilities. May and Llona bonded over a strange incident in the science lab that revealed hidden abilities in both girls. Though they have bonded over the incident they never speak of it.

The first day of senior high a fight breaks out during an assembly so Llona harnesses her power and shuts off the auditorium lights plunging the room into darkness and stopping the fight. That day at lunch Llona meets a new student Christian who seems interested in her though she tries to discourage his attention. But Christian is different than the other students and is not dissuaded though Llona manages to avoid answering any personal questions.

The quiet serenity of Bountiful is rocked by a string of murders and somehow Llona seems to be involved. First a shoe of a victim is found on her porch. A second victim is the mother of student who attacked Llona and Llona’s car is littered with evidence of the murder. But how Llona is involved is a mystery. The police think it is just a coincidence, but Llona and Christian are not so sure.

Christian remains an enigma in Llona’s life, he seems to almost be stalking her and yet he pushes her away. When Llona confronts him about it she finds out that Christian has been assigned as her Guardian to help protect her from the Vyken that is hunting her – the Vyken who murdered her mother and was responsible for her father’s death!

Everything comes to a head on the night of the Prom. Tracey and May are suppose to meet up with Llona, Christian, Matt, and Dave at the prom. But Tracey and May are late but when Matt gets a text from Tracey saying she’s at Llona’s house with Angel, Llona’s past comes rushing forward to meet her head-on. Christian and Llona rush back to Llona’s house, but it is too late Tracey has been murdered in Llona’s bedroom. As Christian talks to the police Llona gets a message saying that May is next!

Llona is determined that no one else will ever die because of who and what she is, so she rushed back to the school, to the empty auditorium to rescue May and to confront her lifelong tormentor! But when the Vyken reveals himself to Llona she is shocked to learn his identity, who would have suspected him! As Llona battles for the life of May, Christian and herself she does the improbable – she uses Light as a weapon channeling it through her body to battle her opponent! But when the battle is over who will be left and what costs?

FRACTURED LIGHT is a captivating and thrilling read. Rachel McClellan has added a new twist to the plight of the High School teen! ...more

To the outsider Seagrove Village located in western Florida is a quiet small town, but to thoseNOT THIS TIMECrossroads Crisis Series #3by Vicki Hinze

To the outsider Seagrove Village located in western Florida is a quiet small town, but to those that live there danger is lurking around the corner. Detective Jeff Meyer is late arriving for Harvey and Roxy Talbot's remarriage and what he finds when he gets there leaves him stunned. Everyone is laying all over the ground. A chemical smell is quickly dissipating and five of the women have strings tied to their fingers and Clyde Parker is dead. NINA is suspected of being behind the attack.

That night Sara Jones-Tayton is frantic, she hasn't heard from her husband Robert who was on his way to New Orleans. Her best friend and business partner Beth Dawson comes to stay with her until she hears from Robert.

But when Jeff Meyers and Kyle Perry show up at Sara's house before dawn, Beth and Sara both know something is wrong. Robert's rental car has been found in Destin with blood in it. A note was found in the saying Robert had been kidnapped for ransom. Sara then had a severe asthma attack and had to be put into ICU in Pensacola.

With her dislike of Robert well known, Beth is Jeff's top suspect in Robert's kidnapping. Though Beth declares that she would never do something that would hurt Sara, Jeff is skeptical. When two million dollars is demanded for Robert's return, Beth puts up the money so that Sara won't be further stressed.

But as Beth thinks back over the last few weeks and Sara's odd behavior she is confused. Sara is vague and cryptic in her conversations with Beth making her wonder how well she really knows her best friend.

As Beth talks covertly with Joe a member of the Shadow Watchers, he offers her both moral and emotional support. Beth is drawn to Joe against her own better judgment, after all he couldn't be attracted to someone like her.

But as the case continues it becomes obvious that Robert was not who he appeared to be but who exactly is Robert Tayton III? And who is the NINA operative living in Seagrove Village is it a friend or a casual acquaintance? Will the truth be discovered in time or will NINA destroy them all?

With twists that you don't expect Not This Time will keep you in suspense. Who will live to see another day, read Not This Time find out for yourself!

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review....more

Babylon's Falling is a fictional work dealing with Daniyyel's life after the fall of Yerushalayim. He and his frBABYLON'S FALLINGby William G. Collins

Babylon's Falling is a fictional work dealing with Daniyyel's life after the fall of Yerushalayim. He and his friends Mishael, Azariah, and Hananiah are taken as prisoner by the Chaldeans. During their transfer from their homeland Daniyyel quickly picks up the Chaldean language and acts as a translator between the Chaldeans and the people of Judah.

In Babylon Daniyyel is renamed Belteshazzar and serves as a wise man, or a seer, in the court of Nebuchadneezar. As Daniyyel's time in Babylon grows into years he forms friendships with various individuals in Babylon including King Nebuchadneezar.

When Daniyyel is sent by Nebuchadneezar to determine the strength and intentions of the Persian Empire, the incident of the fiery furnace takes place. It is during his time in Persia that Daniyyel became friends with King Cyrus and Prince Cambyses.

When Daniyyel returns to Babylon he informs Nebuchadneezar that at present Persia is no threat to his throne. He also interprets a dream for Nebuchadneezar that the king will be made like an animal for seven years. When Daniyyel's interpretation comes true he safeguards the throne until the curse Nebuchadneezar brought upon himself has been lifted by God.

After Nebuchadneezar's death there is a power struggle within Babylon until Nabonidus came to the throne. But while his son Belshazzar was left in charge Babylon fell to the Persian Empire while he held a three day long feast. When the hand of God wrote a message one the wall of the banquet room the fall of Babylon was happening at that moment.

After Babylon's fall Daniyyel was asked by King Cyrus to remain and be one of the three viziers to help rule Babylon. Daniyyel agrees and is soon the target of envy and a plot to end his life. But again God protects Daniyyel sparing his life.

After remaining in Babylon for a couple years under Persian rule Daniyyel requested and received permission to return to Yerushalayim. Along the way the prophet Yehezkiel joins Daniyyel's journey to Yerushalayim. With unexpected delays that take them to unforeseen places to two elderly men return to their homeland to spend their last years with their own people.

Babylon's Falling is an interesting possible history of Daniel and his time in Babylon. It is also an intriguing look at the culture during that era. Babylon's Falling overall was an well read book that I would recommend to Biblical Fiction fans.

I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255. ...more

23 year old Courtney Beckham loves to run and usually does so in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Courtney's life is full witCALLER IDBy Rachelle J. Christensen

23 year old Courtney Beckham loves to run and usually does so in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Courtney's life is full with college and working for her dad. But as full as her life is she just can't find the right guy, all the guys she dates don't want to get to know her and are only after action.With her parents planning to take a long week-end, Courtney makes plans for her own week-end now that she has broken up with Sean. Courtney accepts an invitation to go boating with Corbin Whittier on Saturday. But when Courtney decides to go horseback riding before her date her life takes an unexpected turn.

When a ransom demand of $10,000,000 comes in with a picture of Courtney in her abused battered condition the FBI is called in and agents Jason Edwards and Pierson are assigned the case. As they investigate something feels off to Jason and he worries that Courtney's kidnapping may be more complex than they realized.

When Courtney overhears a phone conversation and recognizes the caller id she is shocked at the betrayal. Courtney makes her escape attempt and to elude her captors she hides in the underbrush for the night.

As the FBI tries to put together a case against Courtney's kidnappers they can't find any hard evidence or even the men who grabbed her. Can Jason and Courtney survive long enough to finger the kidnappers or will their fate remain unknown? But what seemed certain is in doubt and who is the true criminal?

Caller ID is an exciting thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat and in suspense until the very end. With a touch of romance thrown in for good measure! Caller ID is also a story of self-discovery as Courtney comes to terms of who she really is and why she is the way she is - a book of second chances!

I received a Digital ARC of this title from the publisher for the purpose of this review....more

A series of events is put into action when Aubree Stewart answers a phone call that was meant for someone else. OveWrong Numberby Rachelle Christensen

A series of events is put into action when Aubree Stewart answers a phone call that was meant for someone else. Overhearing just part of a conversation sends her life into a tailspin. Worried that the conversation she heard may not be a prank she reports what she has heard to the police. But it is already too late for her husband Devin.

Aubree, who is seven months pregnant, is put into protective custody. But with threats within and without, will Aubree live to see the birth of her child?

FBI Agent Jason Edwards is determined to save Aubree and her child. But when an attack causes Aubree to break all contact with the FBI, can Jason find her before the murderers do?

Aubree is determined to solve her own case, but everything depends on whether or not she can remember what she overheard. One word may decide her future, if she can she buy herself more time!

Wrong Number is exciting and heart-pounding - perfect for a long week-end! ...more

Caleb Glyndor is the talk of all the girls, but toThe Shapeshifter's SecretBy Heather Ostler

“Julia is finally discovering WHAT – not who – SHE IS...”

Caleb Glyndor is the talk of all the girls, but to Julia he is a mystery. Somehow he is familiar to her, but she's not exactly how.Julia's father Lancer Levesque insists on taking her to and from school every day and he doesn’t want Julia out at night.One day Julia comes home from school to find bars across her bedroom window. She gets angrier at her father than she has ever been and she feels a growl come out of her. When her anger subsides she and her father just stare at each other. Julia knows something strange just happened to her though she has no idea what. Julia suspects Caleb of telling her father that she was planning to sneak out and go to Sierra’s house. Caleb denied it.Julia begins having trouble controlling her anger. After an outburst at school her father, Liam, and Caleb speak to her about the secrets that have been hidden from her. She is from Ossai and she is being hunted. But before the whole truth comes out the Guild attacks her home and Caleb and Julia escape from the house while Liam and Lancer give them time to escape. But during their escape through the portal that will take them from this world to Ossai Caleb and Julia are injured.For her protection Julia is being sent to Lockham Castle and here she might learn to control her new emerging abilities. When she arrives her father e the reason that she is in danger and why she was raised outside Ossai. Her mother was and is her greatest enemy!When Julia meets Terrence Daniels she is drawn to him and he seems attracted to her too. When Terrence visits Lockham Castle as part of his duties he gives Julia tips on transforming. But the next day Mr. Knightly informs Julia that he saw her out walking with Terrence and he's reported it to the head of security – Mr. Azure. To her relief, Mr. Azure tells her he won't report her friendship with Terrence to her father and he tells her to just make sure that the teachers don't see her if goes for a walk with Terrence in the future.When Julia finds an old yearbook she sees a picture of her mother Alexis Blythe, she is surprised at how much she looks like her mother. Julia tells Sierra about it and promises to show her the pictures. But the next day the yearbook is gone and all records of its existence have been removed. But the S she saw carved into the wall of one of the pictures becomes an obsession for Julia, she has to see the S that her mother stood by. So one night after curfew Julia decided to sneak down to the ballroom and crawl in through a broken window. But during her search Julia was injured. When she finds the S Julia touches it and stains it with her blood. Suddenly the ballroom is filled with a shriek and Julia makes her escape, but as she leaves she sees a dark hooded figure standing in the ballroom.But Julia is being threatened. But who is trying to kill her and is the threat closer than anyone suspects?Everything comes to a head at the annual masquerade ball. When Julia meets her mother their reunion is unlike anything she had hoped for! I received a Digital copy of this title for the purpose of this review. ...more

Una is princess of Parumvir and she is anxious to be sought by nobility who desire her hand in marriage. But all tooHeartlessby Anne Elisabeth Stengl

Una is princess of Parumvir and she is anxious to be sought by nobility who desire her hand in marriage. But all too soonUna gets her heart's desire in the form of three very different suitors.. But little does Una realize that her choice will determinenot only her future but also the fate of her very soul.

When Prince Aethelbard of Farthestshore declares his love to Una and his desire to marry her she refuses him. Then PrinceGervais of Beauclair seeks her hand, as does her father's old childhood acquaintance the Duke of Shippening. But only toLeonard - Prince Lionheart of the Southlands does she give her heart. But Leonard is a prince in hiding and only to Una doeshe reveal his true identity.

Having touched a dragon's scale Una and the kingdom of Parumvir are in danger, but Aethelbard's warnings fall on deaf ears. When the very dragon they were warned of comes upon them unaware King Fidel and Prince Felix may lose their very lives tryingto save Una from her fate.

But love is the only way to save Una, a sacrificial love. But whom among Una's suitors would be willing to die for her and to give uptheir heart so that she might be saved? Or will Una be Heartless for the rest of her life?

Heartless is a lovely allegory of love and sacrifice. True love is only true if it is given for no personal gain....more

When Amber Rawson receives a mystery gift in her mailbox, she is intrigued. Who sent her the Books of FiThe Guardians of Elijah's FireBy Frank L. Cole

When Amber Rawson receives a mystery gift in her mailbox, she is intrigued. Who sent her the Books of First and Second Kings? And why are four of the verses marked?

But before she can discover the answer to her mystery gift she is drawn into a new dangerous situation, starting with a middle of the night phone call from Joseph saying that the Tebah Stick in now in Baeloc's possession.

But when Amber, Lisa and Trendon meet at one of the local restaurants, Kendall Jasher shows up with some of his Architects. Jasher says he can keep Amber safe and that Dorothy cannot be trusted. When the three teens manage to escape they see there are Architects all over the town. Hoping to get away they actually get into worse trouble by allowing themselves to be captured by an Architect!

When an old friend comes to their aid they manage to elude the Architects until Dorothy Holcomb joins up with them. To keep Amber safe Dorothy, Temel Ridio, and Abelish take them to Amman Jordan. But their safety is an illusion when an Architect captures Amber and Trendon and takes them to Baeloc.

Baeloc wants Amber to use the Tebah Stick to find an artifact that had belonged to the Prophet Elijah and to Elisha. But with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, will Amber succumb to the threats when the lives of her friends and family are threatened?

Guardians of Elijah's Fire is a fun and exciting read that pre-teens and teens will enjoy. Good clean fun with a few battle scenes thrown in - perfect for a hot summer afternoon.

I received a digital loan of this title from the publisher for the purpose of this review. ...more

The Garden of Lost Souls is an exciGarden of Lost SoulsFlin's Destiny Series Book 2By Erik Olsen

Deep in the underworld lies a long forgotten secret...

The Garden of Lost Souls is an exciting sequel to Cobble Cavern. More than a year has passed since the tour bus full of students and their teachers fell into the deep cavern beneath Ireland. Escape from this underworld seems highly unlikely to most of those trapped beneath the surface as they celebrate their second Thanksgiving in Cobble Cavern.

Somehow giant turtles have entered the anemone that protects Cobble Cavern from the ocean above. As the students play games on the turtles an equally large jellyfish creates a wave that knocks Flin and Flowell into the lake. As the jellyfish leaves the safety of the anemone for the depths of the ocean everyone is horrified to see Flin and Flowell trapped within it.

When the jellyfish begins stinging them Flin uses his power to get them out of the jellyfish, but when they break the ocean surface they find themselves in another cavern. As they explore this new cavern they are attacked by a giant scorpion, as they attempt to get away Flin and Flowell throw themselves over a waterfall and separated when the river forks.

Flin soon finds himself in Clover Cavern and in danger from a river of lava. Using his power he manages to save the Cavern and its inhabitants. But treachery runs deep and the cavern's existence is threatened by an act betrayal when the Jadestone is stolen.

Meanwhile Flowell ends being captured by Blade. When Flowell attempts an escape Sump betrays her to Blade. Blade has plans for Flowell - he plans to sell her to the Devil's Garden and Sump is to be her escort to her doom!

Flin, with the help of his new friends Delly and Pepper, heads back home to Cobble Cavern. Along the way they search for clues as to the whereabouts of the missing Jadestone. But instead of information about the Jadestone, Flin learns that Flowell is alive and about to be taken to the Devil's Garden. Flin is determined to save his friend, but he is too late.

As Flin searches for a way to save Flowell he is swept into the wind tunnel and pulled into Cobble Cavern. Rallying the help of Luftin, Pilt, and Cretchit Flin leads a search for Flowell using his ring of destiny as a guide.

Will Flin be able to save Flowell or will they both be lost to the evil of the Devil's Garden?

I found the Garden of Lost Souls to be an enjoyable week-end read full of exciting adventure.

Bring on book 3!

I was provide with a Digital ARC loan for the purpose of this review. A favorable review was not a requirement of this loan....more

Arlette Mitchell is in Cairo while her husband JC is in Houston meeting with his private investigators. Arlette is being followed as she attempts to locate Jericho's horn. But when Zorav's men find her and ransack her room, she dies while trying to escape from them.

Five years have passed since Lilli's mother died in Cairo. And she is again dreaming the same dream, the dream she knows is offering her clues to her mother's death. But this time she sees something different in her dream - a symbol that has never been there before.

Next door live the McAllister's - eight year old Teddy, fifteen year old Zane, and their parents. Zane has grown up next door to Lilli and JC Mitchell is Zane's hero.

As Lilli prepares to head to London and her father, the Crystal Skull has been stolen from the British Museum. Zorav's men are behind this theft and the resulting four deaths. Zorav and Bishop Carrington have plans for the skull and the spring solstice in four days!

The night before he is to leave Cairo for London, JC's apartment is ransacked. As he searches for a book with a symbol like Lilli saw in her dream he hears car doors close – Zorav's men have found out he is in Cairo. But worse two thieves have found out about the flute that Arlette mailed to Lilli just before she was murdered and they are headed to Houston and Lilli.

When Zane and Teddy see two men breaking into Lilli's house minutes after she and Nancy head to the airport, they determine to protect her. Booking tickets on the same flight as Lilli, they escape notice until they arrive in London. As they head to their hotel the three see a symbol on a bookshop that slows time for all three, but Nancy doesn't notice anything strange.

As JC heads towards the airport, he feels lead to stay in Cairo and to search the Sphinx and the truth of Lilli's dream. When Zorav discovers that JC hasn't left Cairo, he and Bishop Carrington head to Cairo determined to steal Great Canary Diamond from JC when he retrieves it after proving that he is pure of heart!

When Lilli, Zane and Teddy sneak out to the bookshop, they find that the shop keeper Barak knew Arlette before she married JC. Barak tells them that if Arlette's theory was right Zorak was behind all the strange events happening around the world. He directs them to Stonehenge and tells them that Lilli's flute is important to stopping Zorav.

But time is running out and soon all their lives are in danger. But tomorrow could bring the end of the world if they don't succeed. Can they stop Zorav and Bishop Carrington before it is too late? This will be one Spring Break never to be forgotten!

I received a digital ARC for the purpose of this review from the publisher. ...more

Shayla Witherwood is about to start her first day at Jasper Jenkins High. After being home-schooleSHAYLA WITHERWOOD: A Half-Faerie TaleBy Tamra Torero

Shayla Witherwood is about to start her first day at Jasper Jenkins High. After being home-schooled through the tenth grade her nerves get the better of her and she uses her Faerie magic to become invisible. After Grandpa's death, Grandma and Shayla stop traveling around the country and settle down. Grandma decides that going to school and being around other people is just what Shayla needs. But now Shayla has to figure out how to become visible without anyone seeing it happen.

During her first class she has Mr. Digby for science class. As class ends he warns Shayla to be careful out there! As her first day progresses Shayla meets Daniel Cluff, Jace Peterson, and Josi Wright.

But as school progresses Shayla starts using more magic against her Grandma's advice. When Josi figures out that Shayla is a faerie, she helps Shayla hide some of her faerie traits and to discover some of her powers. But someone or something knows what Shayla is and is sending her threatening messages and whispers on the wind. Is Shayla truly being hunted or is it someone just trying to scare her?

As her circle of friends grows Shayla's fear of discovery grows with it, especially when she accidentally causes enchantments that bring visions of butterflies, gardens, and faeries whenever she moves quickly.

High school is hard on almost everyone, but Shayla has more on her plate than any other teenager as she tries to fit in with full humans. Can she survive the riggers of high school, or will her faerie magic ruin everything, including her growing friendship with Jace?

On Halloween night Shayla comes face to face with her nightmares and everything she holds dear is in danger. Will Shayla survive the night or will her hunter destroy her because she is a threat to Tovalaurah?

I received a Digital ARC of this title for the purpose of the this review....more

It is October 13th and it is Flin’s 13th birthday – the birthday he has been eagerly awaCOBBLE CAVERNBook #1 of the Flin's Destiny SeriesBy Erik Olsen

It is October 13th and it is Flin’s 13th birthday – the birthday he has been eagerly awaiting, the birthday when he will finally get his destiny ring! As he reaches into the emerald silk bag Flin shuts his eys, suddenly the bag starts rattling and bright light flashes from the bag. As his family backs away from this strange sight, a ring with five colored stones slides onto Flin’s finger.Flin and his debate team are headed to Ireland for a week of competition. As a special treat all the debate teams are spending their last day in Ireland touring the Irish ocean coastline. The last bus, an old broken down looking bus with an equally tattered driver named Luftin was going to transport the Stockhaus and Hausdale debate teams. But as they drive towards their destination an earthquake shakes the bus and boulders begin to fall edging the bus closer to the edge of the cliff it driving along! Luftin drives the bus into an old abandoned mine to keep from being forced off the cliff. An aftershock causes the mine's entrance to collapse and a rift to open in the floor of the tunnel! As another aftershock hits the bus falls into the rift. The bus lands in mud and starts flowing into a downward sloping tunnel. After a terrorizing ride the bus comes to stop in a gravel pit.The next morning Flin and his best friend Pilt volunteer to explore the cavern and the funnel shaped hole in the middle of it. The teams all lowered themselves into the hole and split up to examine the various tunnels. Flin and Pilt slid down a slimy muddy slope. As the boys try to get out they suddenly hear a hissing screech and it is moving towards them fast! With quick thinking Flin and Pilt manage to escape from the Snazzard!The Snazzard is the first of many perils the students face beneath Ireland. But when they come upon the Cobbles Flin comes face to face with his destiny and he knows that his destiny ring was indeed meant for him! As Flin discovers an important part of his history will the students ever be able to return home? Or will each discovered path bring them greater danger?But as Flin develops strange powers can he control them or will they end up controlling him instead? What will happen next? Stay tuned for book 2!...more

When Pete Faralay seeks employment at Betteridge Ranch he is a mystery to William Betterridge's eldest daughter June.Uneasy Fortunesby Mandi Ellsworth

When Pete Faralay seeks employment at Betteridge Ranch he is a mystery to William Betterridge's eldest daughter June. Pete does all the work he was employed for and he helps June and Margaret with their work as well. The interest Pete shows in June's son Gabriel is also a puzzlement to June. In June's experience men are not to be trusted. After all why would any man help with the dishes or clean harvested vegetables?

Pete is seeking to forget. He is trying to forget Rosalynn Richie, the daughter of his former employer, his first love. But the death of his friend and mentor drove Pete to seek a new life.

When Will is injured in a fall, Pete takes on more responsibilities of the ranch. Will wants Pete to marry June so that he can protect his daughters and the ranch. But Pete feels the decision should be up to June. When the men who embittered June return she decides that marriage to Pete is her only choice. But can either be truly happy with a marriage of convenience that is a marriage in name only?

Uneasy Fortunes was not what I was expecting when I started it, but I was not disappointed. What may seem like mere chance may be the path your life was meant to follow if only you follow your heart.

I received a digital loan of this book from the publisher Cedar Fort, Inc. for the purpose of this review. A favorable review was not required. ...more

Kariss Walker has hit it big with her writing, but she wants more. She wants to write suspense instead of woTHE CHASECrime Scene HoustonBy DiAnn Mills

Kariss Walker has hit it big with her writing, but she wants more. She wants to write suspense instead of women's fiction. But Meredith Rockford is against Kariss changing genres and threatens that if she goes through with this she will never publish again! Kariss is determined to write about an unsolved case and maybe solve it in the process. The Cherished Doe case has haunted Kariss and she wants to bring justice for this innocent victim.

Lincoln Abrams is the special agent in charge of Houston's FBI and Kariss's contact with the Bureau dating back to her days as a reporter.

Tigo (Special Agent Santiago Harris) is determined to stop the gang that is supplying guns to Mexico, but when his contact doesn't show up he doesn't know if she set him up or she's dead. To Tigo's annoyance he has been assigned to show Kariss the ropes of the FBI and she'll be shadowing him for the next couple of months.

Through perseverance Kariss and Tigo manage to get press coverage of their quest for information. When a clue leads to Cherished Doe's family and a possible murderer Kariss and Tigo are soon deeper than they realized.

But when family problems come up Kariss has even bigger problems to deal with. With threats coming at her from every side Kariss is determined to handle things her way. Tigo is equally stubborn in his determination to keep Kariss safe.

When danger comes knocking at her door will Kariss be able to stay alive long enough to write the book of her heart? Or will she become the latest victim?

The Chase was an exciting, keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat book. If you like excitement and drama this is the book for you!

I was provided a digital loan of this title by the publisher for the purpose of this review....more

When a bullet tears through the quiet of the canyon ending the life of a Paiute Indian and his dog actions are set in moThe Lost Curseby T. Lynn Adams

When a bullet tears through the quiet of the canyon ending the life of a Paiute Indian and his dog actions are set in motion that will have effects that will be seen 10 years later.

Cole Matthews is returning to Utah by plane and he is being tracked by a killer. Ryan Polson is capturing everything that Cole is doing on his phone. Severino is seated next to Cole after leaving Peru 20 hours earlier. Waiting for Severino's arrival are the Bradfords, who played for his trip as a thank-you for saving Jonathon's life twice in the last year.

Ryan and Steven are out in the Utah lava flows looking for a flow that has has been carved into the shape of a Spanish turtle. The turtle is a clue to finding a Spanish mine that is bobby-trapped at both entrances and it points to the Pahvant Mountains.

Jonathon and Severino plan to spend time hiking in the canyons and to visit with Jonathon's grandmother. Jonathon's friend Tallie palns to join them when she is not working.

Cole forces Tate to help him in his search and sends Tate out to photograph Hell Hole Canyon. But Tate is still in the canyon after nightfall when he sees what he believes can only be a spirit of the Paiute Indians. When Tate gets away he finds Tallie that his actions have awakened a Skinwalker and trouble is coming!

Ryan and Steven are camping to protect their find until they can cut it out, when they notice a light that gives off no heat, seems to be floating and appears to be tracking them. Something knows they are there but what it is, they have no clue!

Tallie tells Jonathon and Severino about the Death Light a strange floating light in the desert that has been known by her people the Paiutes before the pioneers settled the area. She said her dad saw just it the week before he disappeared over 10 years ago.

Carre Shinob was an underground temple built by seven Indian tribes and was sought by the Conquistadors. The Indians rebelled and drove them from the land.

When Jonathon sees that Ryan and Steven have Spanish artifacts in the back of a truck, Tallie's safety is threatened by Ryan if Jonathon tells anyone what he saw.

When Jonathon and Severino find an artifact they can't identify, Jonathon sends a picture to his father and Cole gets a copy of the picture. But before they know what is happening Tallie is taken hostage to force the two boys to reveal what they've discovered.

But when they attempt to escape through the mine they become trapped and their lives are endanged by the traps within the mine.

Everything is not as it appears, but who will live and who will die? Read The Lost Curse and discover the truth for yourself!

The Lost Curse is an exciting page turner that takes a look at the Paiute and Incan societies and the damage done to them through the greed and cruelty of conquering groups.

This is NOT a spoiler but there was one moment towards the end of the book I was moved to tears by the love of one of the less featured characters displayed. It was both touching and heart-wrenching at the same time. When you read this section you will know what I am referring to!

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Riley is attempting to regain her status as a nurse after an attack injured her, robbing her of feeling in one arm. When Jack offers her a chance to volunteer in the free clinic he runs in The Bluffs - a posh and exclusive neighborhood, Riley reluctantly agrees.

But Jack has ulterior motives in offering Riley a position at the clinic. Jack hopes that Riley's family name will place the clinic in a more positive light. A neighborhood action committee is trying to force the eyesore to close because it is economically impacting the property values and bringing unwanted persons into the area.

Vesta Calder is a reluctant patient at Alamo Grace and when she sees Jack it sets off a panic attack. Riley connects with the normally home-bound woman and agrees to check in with her on a weekly basis to help her keep her medication regulated. But a secret from Vesta's past links her to Jack.

As Jack and Riley work to bring medical care to those who can least afford it, they come to see that the same passion drives them both. But can they save the clinic or will greed destroy all they have worked for?

Trauma Plan is a moving story as several characters deal with life and the choices that they have allowed to define them. Trauma Plan is truly a grace plan - God's grace for all who seek after Him.

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What starts out to be a simple assignment turns into a series of misadventures Cate never anDying to ReadThe Cate Kinkaid Files #1by Lorena McCourtney

What starts out to be a simple assignment turns into a series of misadventures Cate never anticipated. Cate takes a temporary job with her Uncle Joe as an assistant private investigator until she finds a permanent job.

Cate's first assignment is to determine if a young woman lives at a certain address. But instead of Willow Bishop, Cate finds the Whodunit Book Club and a dead homeowner!

Though she is not suppose to investigate the murder, Cate's PI gene has been activated and she just can't help herself. What follows is a series of impossibly funny situations that Cate finds herself in as she continues her search for Willow and the "killer".

With Uncle Joe in the hospital Cate relies on her instincts, a deaf cat named Octavia, and a "knight in shining armor" named Mitch Berenski to help her solve the case. But when her investigation turns dangerous Cate has to rely on God. Can she trust Him with every aspect in her life or will she make a decision for all the wrong reasons?

If you are looking for a clean entertaining mystery look no further than Dying to Read, the first book in a new series. I passed an enjoyable week-end laughing at some of Cate's exploits!

In compliance with FTC Blogger Disclosure Rules, I received a copy of this title for the purpose of this review from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own and no expectations were required for this review.

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